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A seated man in orange silk robes sits on a gold-trimmed golden throne before a backdrop of heaped yellow, red, white and purple flower garlands. He wears long dark hair, a red bindi, a white and red flower garland, layered gold necklaces, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, and holds a silver trident-like staff in his right hand while his left rests on the armrest. Rose petals are scattered on the cushion. a person: the orange robes, long hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and trident-staff match the page's a person reference, so this is a possible in-person identification. The scene is a festive throne-side celebration with flowers and gold ornamentation.

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December 20 20112011-12-20A man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne carved with floral scrollwork, dressed in orange silk robes and layered gold beaded necklaces. He wears white and red-and-yellow flower garlands and gold bangles, holds a silver trident-like staff in his right hand, and his bare feet rest on a footstool scattered with rose petals. Behind him are dense arrangements of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. Swamiji (probable) is seated centrally, with the robes, long hair, gold ornaments and trident cues matching the page's claim.2011-12-20A long-haired man with a red bindi sits on a gold-and-cream throne heavily decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white flowers. He wears an orange dhoti and an orange and pink silk shawl with gold zari borders, plus a gold ceremonial necklace and a white and red flower garland. He raises one hand in greeting and holds a silver staff with a trident-like top in the other. Behind him stands a gilded ornamental backdrop. Caption-style evidence in the page excerpt ties this event to Swamiji, and his orange-and-gold ceremonial dress, long hair and gold necklace are consistent with the probable identity, so this is described as Swamiji (probable) seated in a festival or darshan setting.2011-12-20A seated figure with long dark hair wears orange saffron robes and a red-and-white garland, with layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, and a red bindi on the forehead. He holds a silver trident in his right hand and sits on an ornate gold throne with carved relief, surrounded by yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands and scattered rose petals. He is barefoot.2011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20December 20 20112011-12-20A smiling man with long black hair sits cross-legged on a cream cushioned throne in front of an ornate gold backdrop framed by yellow, white, red and purple flower garlands. He wears an orange sleeveless robe with gold border, a long gold-beaded necklace with a gold pendant, and a red tilak on his forehead. A golden deity murti is set into the backdrop behind him. Probable Swamiji is seated in a ceremonial setting, identified by saffron robe, long hair, and gold rudraksha-style necklace.2009-12-27December 20 20112011-12-20February 17 20132013-02-17A smiling man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne framed by a floral arch of yellow, purple, red and white marigold and chrysanthemum garlands. He wears an orange saffron robe with a gold border, a red bindi, and a heavy gold rudraksha-style necklace, and holds a gold ritual implement in his hands. Gold cushions flank him and white and pink flower garlands drape the base of the throne. a person seated in a throne-room setting; the page describes a procession and paada pooja.2009-12-27December 11 20112011-12-11December 20 20112011-12-20